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Cover Story

The RV Chassis -
A Boon in Innovation
An Overview of the Motorhome Chassis Market

The RV market is thriving and as a result companies are willing to invest in product designs and improvements that gives the industry more to offer the RV consumer. This month we focus on chassis. Read what new innovations are available this year, and especially, what the newest member of this club, Workhorse Custom Chassis, plans for RV manufacturers.

Tow Vehicle Innovation

Tow vehicle manufacturers are creating new products for heavier travel trailers and fifth-wheels.

Countdown to the Year 2000 and the New Millennium

As the world counts off the remaining days of this century, RV News questioned several industry companies to learn whether or not they viewed the year 2000 as a special marketing opportunity or would it be business as usual. The results surprised us and it might surprise you as well.

Stagparkway Unveils Three New Programs at Nashville Show

Stagparkway hosted more than 2,000 aftermarket professionals at their Nashville '99 customer show in Nashville, TN, last month. Highlights included a full day of educational seminars, guest speakers, entertainment, and product offerings by supplier exhibitors. Read what innovative new programs Stagparkway introduced this year and learn how it could benefit your bottom line.

RV Industry Vision Update

Each of the major RV-related associations and many individual companies have looked at the RV business and developed a view of that future, a vision that represents the desired future state of our industry. The group first met last August in Elkhart, IN, but recently they met again to fine tune their vision statement. See what industry leaders believe the industry should look like in the future.

Carrier Enters RV Air Conditioner Market

One of the new suppliers of components for the RV industry is Carrier. Carrier has developed an RV air conditioner and plans to compete on both the aftermarket and OEM levels with it's "AirV" model. Read about the features of this new product and learn what Carrier plans for the future.

Editorial

RV Brokers ­
Are They Destroying Dealer Profitability?

RV News examines the growing trend of consumers turning to RV brokers when purchasing an RV. Read what factors are contributing to this problem and learn how it may be effecting RV dealers. See why some manufacturers are taking strong stands on the issue of dealers participating with brokers and what the consequences of this participation could be.